Jrashaw Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Much of my work involves converting 2d Autocad to 3d Solidworks parts and assys. referencing photos and pdf files. Long story short I'm trying to set up two extra monitors. I've heard of this being done in such a way that you actually gain two more desktops not just stretch the resolution of the one you have. Anyone with experience out there? HP and Best Buy are useless. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Start with the basic info provided here by AutoDesk: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=2894569&linkID=9240617 After you read it then return here and provide us with the specs on your computer relating to the three main features AutoDesk says are the most important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Well by now you should have read the link and found out that the three most important criteria are the... Operating system Graphics card Display driver Tell us what you can about each of the above. The more information you provide the better we will be able to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrashaw Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 O.S. is Vista. Card is an Invidia Ge Force 6150SE nForce 430. Had a hard time finding driver maybe Forceware version 175.21. The graphics card has it's own control panel with a multi-monitor setup option but I don't know if a dual monitor graphics card on top of the one already there would work or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzframpton Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Windows can support as many monitors as you can throw at it. UltraMon is a great utility (and it works with 64bit OS) to buy for two or more. Just throw another dual output video card in your computer and you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrashaw Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Allright I feel better now. I'll try it and let you know how it goes. Thanks Guys! This forum is terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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